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Job-ID: V000054716 Location: Kumasi Assignment period: 10/01/2023 - 12/31/2025 Field: Economic Development Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 07/30/2023The \"Support to the Transformation of the TVET System in Ghana\" project is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with funding support from the European Union (EU). In 2019, the Government of Ghana initiated a transformation of the TVET sector better known as “Harmonization of TVET”. GIZ supports these reform processes. The project’s objective is to support the Government of Ghana in establishing an efficient TVET system by strengthening the management capacities of relevant state actors, by training TVET personnel to apply CBT, by involving the private sector to ensure TVET curricula are demand-driven, and lastly by integrating green and digital elements into TVET to address environment and sustainability aspects in the labour market.
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Location: Kumasi Climate: Tropical with high temperatures (30°C on average during the day) and normal humidity Health care: The health infrastructure is well developed, especially in Accra by some private clinics. In rural areas, care is inadequate, with basic health care in regional capitals. The regional doctor of the German Embassy in Accra can be consulted in critical cases. GIZ works with the West African Rescue Association (WARA), which carries out rescue operations in emergencies and also has a modern clinic in Kumasi with an emergency room and access to specialists. Shopping and utilities: All daily necessities are available in the regions of Ghana with a number of local supermarkets and markets. Especially in Accra, but also in Kumasi, there are numerous shopping opportunities for international articles. Accessibility: An international airport with daily connections to Europe is in Accra. Flights from Kumasi to Accra depart several times a day with an approximate flight duration of 40 minutes. Outside the city, good road conditions, network and other supplies are not always given. (Small) children and school situation: A bilingual German Swiss International School (GSIS) is only available in Accra. However, there are a number of international schools and also kindergartens in the regions. The school fees are partly high, reimbursement is provided according to the GIZ guidelines. Security: Ghana is considered a politically stable country, the security situation in the West African context is very good. In contrast to the city of Accra, the crime rate (petty crime) in the regions is much lower, also in West African comparison. Pets: not a problemGIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
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